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Connor Shaw
Victor Hampton
Kelcy Quarles
Austin Wentworth
Tyler Larson
Shane Skov
Max Bullough
Christian Jones
Marcus Roberson
Need to sign either Bullough, Christian Jones or Skov.
Also need a camp arm/Practice Squad QB, I'm guessing Jordan Lynch.
Packers finally got Joe Thomas!
@TomSilverstein: #Packers agreed to terms with South Carolina State ILB Joe Thomas on a UDFA deal, according to a source.
I think Packers have 13 openings for their roster? Should be bringing in a big class of UDFA
No wonder Skov didn't finish the 40.
Is the knock on Skov that's he slow? Another short armed dude?
With AJ Hawk hardly the burner if the above is true that'd be my biggest concern. Two slow ILB's doesn't exactly install confidence when someone like Russell Wilson is jail breaking wit.h Hawk 5 yards behind him...
Skov deciding between Niners and Raiders
Max Bullough signed with TExans
FWIW, Skov's scouting report:
VERVIEW
Highly recruited out of New York, where he also lettered in basketball and track and field. Played all 13 games as a true freshman in 2009, starting the final seven at Will linebacker, and recorded 62 tackles, three for loss and zero sacks with a pass breakup. In '10, moved to inside linebacker in the Cardinal's 3-4 scheme and was the leading tackler -- posted 84-10.5-7.5 with five pass breakups and two forced fumbles. Missed the first two games of the season while nursing a bursa sac injury. In '11, managed 19-5-1.5 with a pass breakup in three starts before tearing his ACL and MCL and breaking the tibia in his left leg (required three surgeries). Was arrested for DUI in February '12 and was suspended for the season opener against San Jose State. On the season, started 13 games at ILB and totaled 81-9-2.5 with a pass breakup. Was a Butkus Award finalist and the Cardinal's leading tackler for the third time in '13 when he started all 14 games and registered 109-13-5.5 with four pass breakups and three forced fumbles. Team captain. Was medically excluded at the NFL Scouting Combine (left calf).
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Outstanding instincts and recognition -- plays much faster than he clocks on a stopwatch. Goes full throttle and plays very hard. Times up the blitz extremely well. Explosive tackler. Alert in coverage. Intense emotional leader. Vocal leader. Has a love for the game and it shows. Ideal special-teams temperament. Fluent in Spanish.
WEAKNESSES
Marginal foot speed -- limited twitch and agility to adjust to movement in coverage and could be exposed by NFL backs and tight ends (though still does not look fully recovered from ACL injury). Has very short arms. Can play with too much abandon and recklessly miss some tackles flying to the ball (out of control). Long-term durability is a concern -- has already had multiple knee surgeries.
DRAFT PROJECTION
Rounds 4-5
BOTTOM LINE
A ballhawking, two-down Mike linebacker with a natural feel for the game, Skov has still not returned to pre-injury form and does not have full plant strength in his knee.
RB Raijon Neal, Tennessee
QB Chase Rettig, Boston College
Pack just signed both of them
Packers finally got Joe Thomas!
So far, I got this as the Packers UDFA signings
ILB Joe Thomas, South Carolina St
RB Raijon Neal, Tennessee
QB Chase Rettig, Boston College
OG John Fullington, Washington St
ILB Jake Doughty, Utah St
CB Ryan White, Auburn
OLB Jayrone Elliot, Toledo
RB James Sims, Kansas
OMG, we finally got Joe Thomas?
Turns out he's just Jamari Lattimore.
Added DE/OLB Jaynor Elliott from Toledo:
Full name is Jayrone Carez Elliott...Birthdate: Nov. 11, 1991...Father is Jessie Wilson and mother is Carla Elliott...Undecided on major.
Doughty is a player...special teams is where he will make the team. USU has some good players.
Would be nice if TT took a look at Amaro.
Bullough signed with Texans, Skov with Raiders
OL Austin Wentworth to Vajeens
The guy from "fast times at Ridgerod high?"
Bullough signed with Texans, Skov with Raiders
Good draft overall, I grade it a 7. Would have been higher if Ted would have worked a little damn harder to replace AJ Hawk
I heard from a scout on a Packerstalk podcast that he got drunk and peed off the hotel balcony/out the window during bowl week lead up.
1.) The Mullet's gotta go.
2.) Someone feed the kid. 220 for a ILB is small.
3.) Mason Crosby...stay away
Packers add QB Retting, ILB Thomas after completion of draft
Green Bay - The Packers worked quickly after the draft to add an inside linebacker, agreeing to terms with South Carolina State's Joe Thomas.
Here's a bio on Thomas that appeared in the Journal Sentinel earlier:
6-0 5/8, 227. Ran the 40 in 4.7, registered a 38-inch vertical and did 22 reps on the bench. Was the MEAC defensive player of the year and finished fourth in the running for the Buck Buchanan award for top FCS defensive player. Had 116 tackles (84 solo), including a conference-best 20 for loss, in 2013. Also had 71/2 sacks, an interception and five pass breakups. Played on the nation's No. 1 rushing defense and No. 2 scoring defense.
Here are others that have signed or agreed to terms, according to sources or published reports:
- OG John Fullington, Washington State
- RB Rajon Neal, Tennessee
- LB Jake Doughty, Utah State
- QB Chase Rettig, Boston College
- CB Ryan White, Auburn
- OLB Jayrone Elliot, Toledo
- RB James Sims, Kansas
- DT Mike Pennel, Colorado St. - Pueblo
Read more from Journal Sentinel: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/...1.html#ixzz31MWzlOsI
Yup. I'm confused.
quote:Tennessee has had a really strong OLine the last 3 years and he's benefited from some good holes,
Then he's screwed because the Packer OL doesn't know how to open holes.
I'm liking the trend of loading up on MLB prospects.
Jesus **** surprised there could possibly be any other news today. A late round fairy was taken lets occupy the airwaves.
Jesus **** surprised there could possibly be any other news today. A late round fairy was taken lets occupy the airwaves.
Boy, you really are a homophobe.